Protective transverse loop colostomy associated with low colo-rectal anastomoses.
A transverse loop colostomy to protect a low colorectal anastomosis should be carried out with minimal morbidity and mortality related to its creation and closure. A modification of the conventional technique is described.
Guivarc'h
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Service de chirurgie digestive, Hôpital Foch, Suresnes, France.
Mosnier
H
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Roullet-Audy
J C
JC
D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical / Q000379:methods*; D003107:Colorectal Surgery / Q000379:methods*; D003125:Colostomy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D011183:Postoperative Complications